Role Overview
We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Director of Digital Site Merchandising to lead end-to-end digital merchandising excellence across Walmart.com and Amazon. This role owns the full lifecycle from optimized listings, to content uploads, to conversion optimizations.
You will be responsible for building best-in-class product detail pages (PDPs), optimizing discoverability through product titles, SEO and taxonomy, and driving conversion through compelling content and site experiences that increase units per transaction/cross sell, average order value, while lowering return rate, and fueling continuous performance improvement.
This is a critical role for a high-volume, growth-oriented business, requiring deep expertise in marketplace dynamics, digital merchandising, and operational rigor.
Key Responsibilities
Ecommerce Item Setup, Taxonomy, PDP Listings, Organic Discovery
- Oversee all item setup and catalog management, including product taxonomy, category/browse node optimization, listing creation, listing optimization and overall retail readiness.
- Structure product variants and listing architecture based on customer behavior, marketplace best practices, and maximized reviews.
- Develop product titles, descriptions, benefit-driven copy, keywords, attributes, and image strategy. Develop data-driven keyword strategy for organic search and paid amplification.
- Work with in-house creative team to develop carousel image strategy, A+ / rich media content, and video storytelling.
- Ensure listings are fully optimized for platform algorithms and discoverability, meet platform requirements, taxonomy standards, and compliance guidelines. Ensure attribute completeness and accuracy.
- Be the owner of specifications and SOPs across marketplace platforms.
- Continuously test and optimize PDP performance to improve conversion rate, units per transaction, average order value, and traffic quality. Identify opportunities to improve discoverability, content performance, and merchandising.
- Conduct A/B tests and user-testing to build solid listings that drive traffic and conversion.
Storefronts & Digital Merchandising
- Manage and merchandise brand shops, storefronts, and landing pages across platforms.
- Create compelling seasonal and campaign-driven experiences that reflect brand positioning and drive engagement.
- Optimize site navigation and assortment presentation for ease of shopping.
- Work with marketing to drive landing pages that align with paid traffic-driving initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with:
- Data-entry team to ensure item set up sheets have accurate information.
- Marketing to align on messaging, creative assets, and traffic-driving initiatives; ensure PDPs are optimized for advertising efficiency and ROAS.
- Design to translate style details into compelling, benefit-led storytelling.
- Forecasting & planning to deliver insights on ecommerce activity.
Performance Analytics & Optimization
- Deliver insights and reporting that support data-driven decision making.
- Own reporting and insights across key metrics:
- Consumer journey
- Traffic
- Add to Cart/Abandon Cart
- Conversion rate
- Engagement rate
- Content score / quality metrics
- Voice of the customer
- Establish weekly and monthly business reviews with actionable insights
Reviews & Ratings Ecosystem
- Own the end-to-end reviews strategy, including:
- Product seeding and sampling programs.
- Post-purchase review generation.
- Reviews syndication across platforms.
- Leverage ratings and reviews to improve conversion and product insights
Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of 2 covering front-end digital merchandising.
- Establish clear processes, KPIs, and accountability across the team.
- Cultivate a team of digital experts.
Requirements
- 10+ years experience in ecommerce with Walmart.com and/or Amazon.
- 5+ years in digital merchandising.
- Apparel experience a plus. Must have experience with SKU-intensive categories.
- Proven track record of building optimized listings that drive traffic and conversion.
- Data-driven, analytical and endlessly curious.
- Strong data analysis and excel skills.
- Strong understanding of:
- SEO, keyword strategy, and taxonomy
- PDP optimization and content strategy
- Retail media interplay with organic performance
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
- Experience with keyword tools such as Helium 10, SEM Rush, Keepa, Stackline, Jungle Scout
- Knowledge of retailer.com platforms including Walmart Supplier One, Walmart Scintilla, Amazon Seller Central
Salary: $150,000